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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.43, 553.03 and 295.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.43, 553.03 and 295.97 is: 443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.43 : 553.03 = 295.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.43/553.03 = 295.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.43x = 553.03 × 295.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.43x = 163,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,676.78/369.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.06

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